To be exempt from the Passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing Solitude. Richard Steele exemptpassionplease Change image and share on social
I cannot think of any character below the flatterer, except he who envies him. Richard Steele characterenvyflatterer Change image and share on social
A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her. Richard Steele commercehelplesshonour Change image and share on social
The married state, with and without the affection suitable to it, is the completest image of heaven and hell we are capable of receiving in this life. Richard Steele affectioncapablecompletest Change image and share on social
It is an endless and frivolous Pursuit to act by any other Rule than the Care of satisfying our own Minds in what we do. Richard Steele actcareendless Change image and share on social
Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of a Gossip. Richard Steele comparedestructionengine Change image and share on social
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. Richard Steele atonebeautydetestable Change image and share on social
A woman seldom writes her mind but in her postscript. Richard Steele mindpostscriptseldom Change image and share on social
A little in drink, but at all times your faithful husband. Richard Steele drinkfaithfulhusband Change image and share on social
The fool within himself is the object of pity, until he is flattered. Richard Steele flatterfoolobject Change image and share on social
